Brexit

BVA addresses no-deal concerns over supply of veterinary medicines

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to concerns around supply of veterinary medicines in a ‘No Deal’ Brexit scenario, after the government published its Operation Yellowhammer: No-deal contingency planning paper. BVA president, Simon Doherty, said continued access to veterinary medicines post-Brexit is “essential” for safeguarding animal health and welfare,…

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BVA welcomes renewed calls to enshrine animal sentience in law

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Labour Party’s renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation. As part of its 50-point Animal Welfare Manifesto for Government, Labour is urging the government to embed the principle in law as quickly as possible, to impose a duty on…

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New RCVS president stresses importance of role models

New president of the RCVS Nial Connell, has stressed the importance of role models to inspire vets and improve diversity in the industry. He takes on the role after being elected to the council in 2013, and replaces outgoing president Amanda Boag, who has now become senior vice-president of the…

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PIF takes members on trade mission to China

Three Pet Industry Federation (PIF) member companies visited China in May as part of a trade mission to launch their products to the Chinese market, in a trip hosted by PIF and its Chinese export partner, Best for Pets Supply Chain Co. Hownd, Broadreach Nature and Prins Petfoods joined the…

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VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal scenario. The VMD and the pharmaceutical industry have already established procedures to deal with medicine shortages, working closely with those operating in the supply chain…

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Does your business need to adapt?

In the spirit of it being ‘Brexit month’ and the looming date of 29 March – which at the time of writing this, no one has a crystal ball to see what changes will happen – let’s take a look at that all important, but often overlooked, skill within our…

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Animal welfare and Brexit: What does the future hold?

With Brexit-day looming, important topics are being discussed. People are asking questions. What will happen to business after Brexit? What about the NHS? How will travel and tourism be affected once Free Movement has ended? While the answers to these questions are certainly important, there are other questions being asked,…

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Pet owners ‘flock’ to vets over post-Brexit travel concerns

Continuing uncertainty around Brexit has led to a spike in the number of anxious pet owners visiting their local vet for pet travel guidance in the last three months, figures from the latest British Veterinary Association (BVA) survey reveal. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed that 85% of…

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Veterinary Nurse Council agrees to EU vet registration post-Brexit changes

The Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has agreed changes to how it will register veterinary nurses who qualified in the European Economic Area (EEA) should the UK depart the EU without a deal on March 29. Changes to the registration process for…

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BVA welcomes plans for free certification training for vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans to offer free certification training for vets to help meet an increased demand for services in the event of a no deal Brexit. Under the new plans announced on Friday (8 February) by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), vets will…

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